Spaying (Ovariohysterectomy): The Benefits in Cats
Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc.
Holly Nash, DVM, MS ...
Ovariohysterectomy: The surgical removal of one or both ovaries and the uterus. Also called oophorohysterectomy.
Ovulate: To produce ova; discharge eggs from the ovary.
Ovariohysterectomy - Removal of the uterus & ovaries in the female. Also known as spaying.
Ovariohysterectomy (Spaying)
A sterilization procedure, in which the female cat's ovaries are removed.
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An ovariohysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which the uterus and ovaries are removed from a female cat. Such a removal results in the cessation of subsequent estrus (heat) symptoms in the female.
A spay, also known as an ovariohysterectomy (ovario - hyster - ectomy) is one of the most common surgical procedures performed on female dogs and cats. This surgery removes the entire uterus and both ovaries.
DO NOT DECLAW - Your Cats need their claws as their first line of defence - Maiming your pet cat by removing its claws is not the right solution. If you think more of your inanimate objects, then a cat is not for you.
Ovariohysterectomy: A ...
 See also: Veterinarian, Heat, Spay, Uterus, Parasite
  
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